Non-Urgent Patient Transfer Attendant - Kitchener
Location: CA, ON, Kitchener
Department: Voyageur Medical Transportation
Required education: Certification
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Health Care Provider

Company profile:
Voyageur is one of Ontario's leading transportation companies, serving Southwestern and Central Ontario for over 34 years. Voyageur offers professional passenger transportation solutions in four different business segments: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (wheelchair and stretcher transfers), School Bussing and Charters, Public Transit (Conventional and Para), and Checker Limousine. We also provide various Training Solutions including Red Cross First Aid and CPR and First Responder training, licence upgrading and various Health and Safety Programs. We continuously focus on safety and driver training. A careful recruitment process, a comprehensive orientation program, regular road evaluations, performance appraisals and defensive driving education programs assist us to maintain the standards of our drivers and the quality of the services they provide. Much of our management team and seasoned drivers have been a part of the Voyageur team for many years.

Job description:
Voyageur Medical Transportation is the largest Patient Transfer Service in Ontario, operating across the Province, and beyond its borders, from our facilities in London, Chatham, Sarnia, Windsor, the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener-Waterloo, Grey Bruce County, Oxford County, Huron-Perth County, Barrie, Peterborough and Newmarket. Like you, we want patients to receive the best care. We work together with healthcare providers, patients and families to coordinate and provide convenient and professional services that are always in the best interests of patient access to best care.Voyageur Medical Transportation’s Patient Transfer Service provides comfortable and caring non-urgent medical transportation for individuals who are stretcher or wheelchair-bound. Our competent and compassionate team of First Responders ensure patients receive a seamlessly safe ride whether the trip is to or from a healthcare facility, nursing home or private home.Voyageur Transportation is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

Requirements:
Valid Emergency Care/First Responder or Emergency Patient Care Certificate or valid AEMCA (or working towards and able to provide documentation)Valid an ‘F’ Class Driving Licence (minimum G class, must be willing and able to upgrade)Ability to provide outstanding customer service.Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and outside regular hours of operation, including on call shifts.Ability to lift 250+ lbs using a stretcher or stair chair with partner trainingPosses clean driving record and provide a copy for personnel file.Must have a current criminal record check and provide a copy for personnel fileTo be considered for Voyageur Medical Transportation candidates must have a minimum certification of Emergency First Responder or Medical First Responder or currently be studying as a Paramedic and  hold valid First Aid and CPR. Must provide valid documentation.    

Benefits:
Full time and part time positions available.  Competitive benefit package provided to all full time employees.Opportunities to own your own Medical Transportation Company are available!